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Patent GB-190902521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Production of Stable Sodium Hydrosulphite and of Mixtures containing the same
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES YATE
IPC: C01B17/66
Filed: 1909-02-02
Granted: 1910-01-27
Abstract: 2521. Johnson, J. Y., [Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik]. Feb. 2. Sodium hyposulphite crystals are rendered anhydrous by heating in bulk in a vacuum. The product is rendered more stable by adding, either before or after the heating, an anhydrous base such as lime, calcined soda, or caustic potash. The,product, whether a base has been added or not, may be mixed to a paste with an organic liquid such as an alcohol, glycerine, ethers, esters, hydrocarbons, molasses, or the like, and an alkali or an alkaline salt is preferably added to the paste. Or the dried hyposulphite may be made into a stable paste by mixing with concentrated caustic alkali solution. Or the dried hyposulphite, whether a base has been added or not, may be rendered more stable by treatment with an organic liquid such as alcohol, ether, or with a hydrocarbon such as petrol or benzene, at ordinary or raised temperatures ; or by treatment with an aqueous solution of a salt such as common salt, sodium carbonate, or sodium hyposulphite, of caustic alkali, or of an alcohol at a temperature above that at which sodium hyposulphite crystals would be dehydrated. The organic liquid or the solution is subsequently removed and the product dried. In all cases alkali is preferably added, and gum, starch, molasses, or other carbohydrate may also be added. Specifications 18,852/00, 22,323/04, 23,515/04, 8816/05, and 10,771/07, are referred to.
Patent GB-190906023-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Corsets.
Inventor: GEORGES LAMARRE
IPC: A41C1/00
Filed: 1909-03-12
Abstract: 6023. Lamarre, G. July 6, 1908, [Convention date]. Void. [Published under Section 91 of the Act.] Corsets.-A corset has each half composed of five pieces shaped as shown in Figs. 1-5, the tops of the back sections, Figs. 4, 5, being broader than the lower parts, and the whole configuration causing the corset to incline forwards in wear and preventing it from riding up. An abdominal belt is provided inside, consisting of two sections laced to the corset and fastened together in front by buttons, hooks, spring studs &c. The front upper part of the corset is laced together by tabs sewn one to each meeting edge, and the lower part by buttons and button-holes.
Patent GB-190910563-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Seat Covers or Guards for Water Closets and the like.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND CHARLES GOLDIE
IPC: A47K13/16
Filed: 1909-05-04
Granted: 1909-10-07
Abstract: 10,563. Sutherland, C. G. May 4. Seat guards.-Pleated paper is pressed into the form shown so as to envelop the seat and depend to a depth of about three inches on each side, a strengthening-strip 6 being pasted on the inside edge. To make the guard, a strip of crimped paper is placed on a mould 9 and drawn tight. One side is then folded upon the face of the mould, and a plug 12 is pressed through the central opening, Fig. 7.
Patent GB-190911310-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Ladies Hat Pins.
Inventor: ALLWOOD MARSHALL
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1909-05-13
Granted: 1910-01-20
Abstract: 11,310. Allwood, M., Blackband, H., and Egginton, R., [trading as Allwood, Blackband, & Co.]. May 13. Hat-pins.-Relates to hat-pins having a flattened protuberance near the head intended to engage on rotation after insertion with the walls of an elongated slit in the metal plate affixed to the hat. According to the present invention, the plate is dispensed with, and the edges of the protuberance c are sharpened so as to cut the material of the hat.
Patent GB-190912072-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Stair Rods and Holders, or Chairs therefor.
Inventor: CHALLIS CHARLES EBENEZER
IPC: A47G27/06
Filed: 1909-05-22
Granted: 1910-03-24
Abstract: 12,072. Challis, C. E. May 22. S t a i r - r o d eyes and f a s t e n i n g s.-Solid or hollow stair rods are retained in holders A by pivoted bolts operated by slides. Holes are made in each end of the rod G to fit respectively a fixed stud C and a pivoted bolt D engaging a bar E, which passes through the sides of the hollow holder A, and is connected to a sliding casing F. When the casing is pulled out, or is forced out by the engagement of a coin with a suitable lip, the lever D takes up the position shown in dotted lines, and the rod can be withdrawn. The pressure of a spring, coiled around the pivot, keeps the lever D engaged with the bar E. According to the Provisional Specification, the fixed stud projects from the riser of the holder, and the pivoted bolt rises through the tread of the holder.
Patent GB-190914160-A (GB)
Title: Improved Machine for Washing Bottles and like Utensils.
Inventor: SMITH ALFRED JOHN
IPC: B08B9/36
Filed: 1909-12-16
Granted: 1910-05-19
Abstract: 14,160. Smith, A. J., and Ferrari, G. F. Dec. 16. Bottles, washing.-Relates to machines for washing bottles &c. in which the bottle is thrust over a brush 20 secured to a hollow rotating spindle supplying the cleaning- fluid. The brush is fitted at the end of a perforated tube 17 removably held in a chuck 16 detachably inserted in the main spindle 11 rotated by treadle mechanism. The spindle is connected through a stuffing-box 12 with a pipe 32 supplied with steam and alkali through branches 33 and fitted with a valve 31. A cup 21 slidable on the tube 17 and containing baffles is pressed back by the bottle and opens the valve by means of an adjustable bracket 22 and sliding-bar 26. A shield 38 of tale and a sink 36 are provided.
Patent GB-190914833-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches.
Inventor: HOWGRAVE-GRAHAM ROBERT PICKERS
IPC: H01H29/00
Filed: 1909-06-24
Granted: 1910-06-27
Abstract: 14,833. Graham, R. P. Howgrave-. June 24. Levels, regulating.-In an alternating-current rectifier employing mercury jets flowing from two nozzles, the separate reservoirs for feeding the respective jets are kept at the same level by means of a device shown in Fig. 8. The reservoirs Q<3> are carried at the ends of a lever Q<2> normally centred by springs Q<5>. Inclined pipes Q<6> meet in a divided funnel Q<7> beneath a pipe H<12> out of which the mercury flows. If one reservoir becomes fuller than the other, it weighs down that side of the apparatus and shifts the partition Q<8> so as to collect more mercury on the side that was in defect. Baffleplates Q' prevent conduction through the falling mercury.
Patent GB-190917718-A (GB)
Title: Improved Treatment of Metals and their Alloys.
Inventor: STOKER GEORGE
IPC: C22B9/05
Filed: 1909-07-30
Granted: 1910-07-28
Abstract: 17,718. Stoker, G. July 30. Modifying physical and chemical characters of metals.-Tin, lead, and zinc, or alloys of these metals with each other or with metals other than aluminium, are improved in tensile strength, flexibility, and toughness, and in their capacity for being soldered or acting as solders, by subjecting them, while hot, to the action of ozone. Preferably ozonized air or ozonized oxygen is passed through the molten metal.
Patent GB-190921215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Signalling Apparatus for Railways and the like.
Inventor: BECHER ROBERT ARNOLDS
IPC: B61L5/16
Filed: 1909-09-16
Granted: 1910-03-10
Abstract: 21,215. Becher, R. A. Sept. 16. Controlling signals ; signals and points, interlocking.-Several signals are operated by the movement of one member coacting with others, the positions of which determine the signal which shall be operated. The various members are interlocked, and also backlocked. The cam 1 is moved to and fro by a wire from the hand-lever ; and the rod 3 is lifted or lowered thereby. The rod 3 is pivoted to the floating lever 5 to which are also connected the rod 8, attached to one signal, and the rod 7. The lower end 15 of the rod 8 and the lower end of the rod 7 are each adapted to engage the rock-shaft 14 or to enter a slot therein, according to the position of the shaft, so that one or other of these rods forms a fixed pivot about which the lever 5 swings and moves the other rod to operate either the signal attached to rod 8 or the floating lever 11 attached to the rod 7. Rods 12, 13 actuate other signals and are arranged to enter slots in or abut against a second shaft 16 parallel to the shaft 14 according to its position. A cam-plate 17 engages the end of the hooked part of the rod 3, and, by coaction of the slots in the plates 1 and 17, the rod is held in operated position and the apparatus backlocked. A similar cam may be used for backlocking in the normal position. In order to 1 ck the cam 17 in all save one position of the parts, loose collars on the shafts 14, 16 with pawls engaging the cam-plate 17 are moved by pins fixed in the shaft so as to hold the pawls when in one of the predetermined positions of the shafts.
Patent GB-190923319-A (GB)
Title: Improved Arrangement of a Combined Collector Ring, Commutator and Switches, for use with a Small Battery to Start Petroleum Engines Fitted with Magneto Igniting Apparatus.
Inventor: CHAPMAN ARTHUR STANLEY JAMES
IPC: F02P1/08
Filed: 1909-10-12
Granted: 1910-10-06
Abstract: 23,319. Chapman, A. S. J. Oct. 12. Interrupters, mechanical.-In a magneto ignition system for internal-combustion engines wherein a battery is used at starting, the contact-breakers in the battery and magneto circuits are fixed to the magneto armature and in such positions as to cause sparking after and before the crank reaches the dead-centre respectively. The part f of the magneto contact-breaker contacts with or is connected with the collector ring d of the battery contact-breaker which has an insulated metal bar c diametrically across its face. Switches.-The circuits are opened and closed by means of a multiple-plate switch. When the handle 7 is in the position 4 a circuit is closed through the battery C, auto-trembler t, spring blades r, s, contact h, screw e, primary of the induction coil and the earth ; when the handle 7 is in the position shown a circuit is closed through the magneto, shown as being also the primary of the induction coil, contact-breaker f, collector d, contact j, spring blades x, m, n, contact i and screw e; when the handle 7 is in the position 3, both circuits are opened.
Patent GB-190924669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Pump or Inflator Connections.
Inventor: LOWE ARTHUR WALTER
IPC: F04B33/00
Filed: 1909-10-27
Granted: 1910-09-15
Abstract: 24,669. Lowe, A. W., and Elliot, G., [trading us Lowe & Go., W.], and Poynton, B. Oct. 27. Couplings, disconnectible.-A thumb-lever is attached to pump or inflator connexions of the push-on type, and is arranged so that when the lever and pump are gripped and drawn together the valve seating on the connexion is held against the inflating-valve so as to make an air-tight joint. The thumb-lever d is provided with a keyhole slot, whereby it may be passed over the nut c<1> of the inflating-valve and caused to abut against the nut as shown. When the lever and pump b are gripped and drawn together, the inflating-valve is held against the valve seating on the connexion a, which may be integral with the pump, or is detachable as shown. The lever is hinged to the connexion through the medium of a link c. Modifications are described in which (1) the lever is adapted to fall against the pump when not in use, and is provided with spring arms which slip round the barrel; (2) the lever is hinged directly to the connexion, and they are provided with registering holes so that when the pump is carried on a cycle in the usual manner the lever is locked against the connexion.
Patent GB-190928372-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fluid Pressure Operated Shoe and like Machines.
Inventor: PARMENTIER GEO
IPC: A43D23/00
Filed: 1909-12-04
Granted: 1911-01-04
Abstract: 28,372. Parmentier, G. Dec. 4. Lasting; finishi n g. - Machines operated by fluid pressure and d having a number of tools for use in the manufacture of boots &c. are arranged so that the order in which the tools are operated and, if desired, the time interval between their successive operations may be varied, and have means whereby any or all of the tools may be thrown out of or into operation as desired. Automatic mechanism is provided wherewith to control the distributing-members of the pressure medium, but any or all of these members may also be operated manually, or may be made capable of operation by the automatic mechanism at will. The invention is described as applied to a pulling-over machine in which the pincers 17, tackers 25, and a last-clamping device 4 are actuated by separate compressed-air cylinders coupled by pipes to separate valves 49 arranged side by side in a common valve-chest. Each valve is in a separate compartment, the walls of which have openings connecting with the neighbouring compartments so that a single conduit may supply air to all the tools. The base 56 of the machine is hollow, and air is compressed into this by a pump 55. The tools may be operated automatically by a single drum 42 carrying tappets 46. This drum is axially displaceable by means of a treadle 44, in order to throw it into gear at will with a power-driven. worm-wheel 43x. The tappets 46 are indepen-. dently adjustable in circumferential grooves. upon the drum, for the purpose of altering the order in which the tools are automatically operated, or the time interval between their successive operations; the tappets may be removed to render any particular tool incapable of automatic actuation. The tappets contact with cam-wheels 47, one for each valve, which are connected to cams 47<x>. The valves 49 are operated by levers 48, upon which the cams 47<x> act, and, in order to throw any particular tool out of operation, one or other of these levers, which are slotted for the purpose, may be lifted out of engagement with its valve; or the cam 47x may be displaced axially. The levers 48 or the cam-wheels 47 may be actuated by hand to cause any tool to operate. The tools are mounted upon a column 12, which is rotatable and vertically adjustable; they are relatively displaceable upon this column to compensate for variation in lasts. The pulling-over machine may be adapted for lasting by rendering the unnecessary tools inoperable as described. To adapt the machine for other purposes, the tools may be replaced by others.
Patent GB-191004195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Couplings for Railway Vehicles.
Inventor: BOIRAULT LOUIS
IPC: B61G5/00
Filed: 1910-02-19
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 4195. Boirault, L. Feb. 22, 1909, [Convention date]. Combined buffer and draw gear; couplings, automatic. - Railway-vehicle couplings, more particularly those provided with transverse coupling-bolts operated by a cross-bar or lever subjected to the action of a buffer spring acting by torsion and compression, are provided with means for adjusting the torsion of the buffer spring at the time of fitting. The volute buffer spring 22, Figs. 1 and 2, is arranged between a plate 24, forming part of the framework of the coupling, and the boss 23 of a lever 21, which is mounted at the rear of the front coupling-face and controls the coupling-bolts 20. The larger end of the spring is seated in a ring 25, which engages the end of the spring by means of a hook 26 and may be rotated in one direction to regulate the torsion of the spring by a key engaging notches 28 in the ring, or by a gripping-device integral with the ring. Backward rotation of the ring 25 may be prevented by a spring bolt 27, which engages with notches 28 or with teeth formed on the ring. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) contains a reference to Specification 21,546/00, and comprises also an arrangement of coupling-washers on the faces of the coupling for connecting-up the brake and steam-heating conduits. The coupling-face 1. Fig. 1 (cancelled), having coupling-hooks 2 and cavities 3 arranged diagonally as shown, is provided with three coupling-washers arranged upon a vertical centre line, the two upper washers 6 being used for connecting the brakepipes, and the lowest washer 14 for the steamconduit. The rubber washers 6 are L-shaped in cross-section, as shown in Fig. 2 (cancelled), and are secured between a circular rib 7 on the coupling-face and a screwed socket 8. The aperture is provided with a valve 9, which is closed by a spring when the coupling is uncoupled so as to exclude dust &c., but is opened automatically during coupling by the contact of its stem 11 with the stem of a similar valve on the opposing coupling. When the coupling is established, the, air pressure acts upon the integral grooves of the washers 6 to form a tight joint. The conduit 12 from the central washer 6 opens at the end of one of the trunnions 5 of the coupling. The washer 14 is of hard rubber, and Z-shaped in cross-section. as shown in Fig. 4 (cancelled), being held between screwed sockets 15, 16. The socket 16 is screwed into a stop-washer 18, and is pressed outwards when uncoupled by a spring 17. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191011943-A (GB)
Title: An Apparatus for Projecting Flying Disks and the like.
Inventor: ERLEMANN ROBERT
IPC: A63H27/14
Filed: 1910-05-13
Granted: 1910-07-07
Abstract: 11,943. Erlemann, R., [Firm of]. June 12, 1909, [Convention date]. Flying toys and projectors therefor.-Relates to a device resembling a pistol for projecting flying vanes or disks. The barrel a of the pistol is rotatable and encloses a spring f, of which one end is attached to the barrel a n d the other to a fixed spindle e. The spring is wound by rotating the barrel and is held in the wound position by the trigger g engaging a ratchet - wheel d. The end of the spindle and a pin l on the barrel project through holes in the hub n of the vanes m. When the trigger is released, the barrel flies round and projects the vanes or disk.
Patent GB-191013459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Skirt Bands, Waist Bands, or the like.
Inventor: HILLIARD FREDRICK DUDLEY WILLI
IPC: A41F9/02
Filed: 1910-06-03
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 13,459. Hilliard, F. D. W. June 3. Fastening wearing-apparel.-Skirt waistbands are contracted on to the wearer by sewing to them a belt B of webbing made in two parts connected by a loop C. The belt passes round the waist once, and after the end X has been passed through the loop, both ends are fastened in front by a buckle. Guiding-loops G are provided for the parts not sewn to the skirt. Where the skirt is divided behind, each meeting edge is sewn to that part of the belt which pulls it over the other meeting edge.
Patent GB-191013491-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Combined Swath Turner and Side Delivery Hay Rake.
Inventor: BLACKSTONE EDWARD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01D78/00
Filed: 1910-06-03
Granted: 1911-05-04
Abstract: 13,491. Blackstone, E. C., and Watts, R. E. June 3. [Cognate Application, 26,649/10.] Haymaking. - In combined side-delivery rakes and swathturners having hanging rake teeth carried by bars mounted between rotary disks or the like, the rakes are constructed independently of the bars connecting the disks, and are adjustable with regard to their position and angle. In the two-swath machine shown in Fig. 1, three sets of rakes h, h<1>, h<2> are carried by bars c coupling together two disks d, d<1> which are arranged at rightangles to the line of draught, and are driven by reversing bevel-gearing e and chain gearing f. The bars c are preferably square, angular, or T-shaped, and the rakes are carried by sliding brackets i adjustably fixed by set-screws &c. The central rakes h' are inoperative when the machine is used as a swath-turner, and may be moved along the bars c, or removed. By moving the outer rakes h, h<2>, the machine may be adjusted for transport or work. The rakes may be inclined to the line of draught as indicated at o, p. They are adjustably connected to the brackets i, so that their angle may be reversed when the direction of rotation is reversed. In a modification, the disks d, d' are inclined, and their angle is reversed when the gearing is reversed. The rear disk is turned by a lever which also reverses the gearing, and the front disk is pivoted on a slide. In another modification, the oblique disks are fixed in position and the central rakes h<1> are longer than the others, and are parallel to the bars c. In this case, bevel - gearing is arranged to drive the rakes at different speeds for raking and turning, and guards of the kind described in Specification 19,598/08 are employed. The machine may be made wide enough for three or more swaths, and the rakes may be behind the axle.
Patent GB-191022021-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Engine Governor.
Inventor: CRAVEN JOHN ERNEST HOLDSWORTH
IPC: G05D13/10
Filed: 1910-09-22
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 22,021. Craven, J. E. H. Sept. 22. Centrifugal governors. -In a combined centrifugal and inertia governor, the centrifugal and inertia members are both connected to the sliding muff. A sleeve C, Fig. 1, keyed to the governor spindle, carries on lugs c the centrifugal weights E, which are connected to the muff B by links e<1>. Two other lugs C<1>, Fig. 2, are also formed on the sleeve; a pin g mounted in this bracket is connected to the muff by a crank g<2> and link g<3>, and by a crank g<1> to a roller g<4> movable in a swivelled guide on the casing D. This is loose on the governor shaft, and forms the inertia member, any displacement of the casing relative to the shaft moves the centrifugal weights into a new position, the casing acting on the governor through the muff. An adjustable spring F surrounds the shaft; or springs may be attached direct to the weights. In a modification, the casing is fixed and the sleeve C is free on the shaft, the weights being driven from the casing through the lugs C' and the sleeve. In this form, the sleeve, centrifugal weights, and attachments form the inertia member, and the weights move in action circumferentially relatively to the governor spindle. The casing may be of any form.